A £3.4 million hydro energy scheme at a Scottish Water site in Stirlingshire has reached a key milestone with the successful installation of its turbine.

The turbine is central to the generation of green energy at the site. It will be powered by raw water flowing through it before the water enters the treatment works at Carron Valley. The turbine is now in the process of being connected into the new pipework laid as part of the project.

Developed by Scottish Water's commercial subsidiary Scottish Water Horizons and delivered by contractor Emtec Energy, the scheme harnesses the site's existing water flows to provide a reliable, low-maintenance source of energy.

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Once in operation in the new year, the scheme is expected to:

• Generate around 0.56 GWh of renewable energy per year.

• Meet 16% of the Carron Valley site's power needs.

• Save approximately 126 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually.

• Reduce reliance on external power sources and lower operational costs.

Patrick Stakim, Scottish Water Horizons project manager, said: "This is a really exciting milestone for the project... the green energy that is generated here at Carron Valley will help cut both the costs of operating the water treatment works and the amount of carbon produced as part of that essential process which is great news."

Stephen Gill, Scottish Water operations team lead for the west area, added that the project will make the Carron Valley treatment site "more resilient and sustainable for the future."